NEET Paper Leak: Bihar mastermind confesses to selling question paper for Rs 30-32 lakh, 4 students arrested

Four individuals have been arrested in Bihar in connection with the leaking of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) question paper. Among those arrested are three aspirants - Anurag Yadav, Nitish Kumar, Amit Anand - and Sikandar Yadavendu, a junior engineer at the Danapur municipal council. The arrests follow a confession wherein the suspects admitted to receiving and memorizing the leaked question paper, casting a shadow over the integrity of the NEET-UG 2024 examination process.

Mastermind Amit Anand's confession has sent shockwaves across the nation. He admitted to orchestrating the leak and disclosed that candidates were provided with the leaked paper and answers for a price ranging from Rs 30-32 lakh, as reported by ABP Live. The revelation has sparked outrage and calls for the cancellation of NEET-UG 2024, with protests erupting nationwide.

Amit Anand's confession further revealed that burnt remains of the question paper and answer sheet were discovered at his residence, solidifying the evidence against him. He also confessed to having engaged in similar leaks in the past, shedding light on the extent of the corruption within the examination system.


Anurag Yadav's arrest, in connection with result irregularities, further highlights the widespread impact of the paper leak. He confessed that the leaked paper he received matched the actual exam paper, raising serious concerns about the integrity of the examination process.

All four of the accused, admitted that they had received the question paper, a day prior to the exam and used it to memorize the answers. In a statement to the cops, they said the exact questions were asked in the exam the next day.

Union Education Ministry seeks report from the Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit regarding the irregularities in the NEET exam. The government is committed to ensuring the sanctity of examinations and protecting the interests of students.

The NEET UG examination, held on May 5, witnessed the participation of around 24 lakh candidates. While the results were expected on June 14, they were announced earlier on June 4 due to the completion of answer sheet evaluations.